The NFL Draft is less than a fortnight away and the annual culling of collegiate talent has gone international. Proven by Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) phoning in from Bangkok for his weekly Minnesota Vikings Draft spot!We chat about the Rams-Titans trade and how it affects the rest of the draft, the fallout from the Jaylon Smith and Myles Jack medical rechecks, if the Vikings are in a position to draft a "redshirt" player, and which Day 1-2 position combos would make us the most happy as Mike Zimm...
Apr 19, 2016•52 min
The 2016 NFL Schedule has been released (like so many white doves). We now know the order of the menu of the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings as we feast towards #LombardiAtNRG. I walk through the schedule and give an HONEST assessment of wins and losses in the first of many way too soon 2016 Vikings season forecasts. 2016 Minnesota Vikings ScheduleWeek 1: at Titans (9/11)Week 2: vs Packers (SNF)Week 3: at PanthersWeek 4: vs Giants (MNF)Week 5: vs TexansWeek 6: ByeWeek 7: vs EaglesWeek 8: at Bears (MN...
Apr 15, 2016•44 min
Since Luke Inman is in Bangkok (for real, not a euphemism), we called in reliever Austin Belisle (@austincbelisle) of Vikings Territory to give us a few innings of hot Vikings Mock Draft talk Austin links the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings with a very familiar name at the top, but some fresh blood in the latter rounds including TWO cornerbacks. So tune in as we run through his 7-round Vikings mock and check out his full first rounder on VT.All that and other "Will Fuller is Not Troy Williamson" nons...
Apr 12, 2016•59 min
The Minnesota Vikings are guilty... Of having a great offseason so far in free agency as well as retaining their own core guys. Friday Free-For-All Talkers Include• Greg Jennings Wants to Comeback • Vikings Interested in German Wide Receiver Moritz Böhringer • 30 Visit Week Rumors• Caledonia named Minnesota Football Program of the Year by the Vikings• Teddy and the Offense Working Out Together• Vikings Preseason Schedule ReleasedAll that and other "Rushford-Peterson >>> Caledonia" nonse...
Apr 07, 2016•35 min
Tough decisions are a hallmark of the NFL Draft. Teams have a position of need and two comparable players on their draft boards available for selection. Manning or Leaf, Luck or RG3, Jameis or Mariota. These watershed moments can change franchises forever. The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings aren't selecting at the top of the draft, but the decisions will still weigh the same. We brought out man Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) in to walk through some of these potential Sophie's Choices. WHO YA GOT? Situat...
Apr 05, 2016•1 hr 7 min
The Minnesota Vikings' draft plans are a big talking point for fans right now as the 2016 version is less than a month away. GM Rick Spielman will have a lot of decisions to make behind-the-scenes, some will be crazy stories and scenarios that will never see the light of day. To shine a light on a few hypotheticals is our resident NFL Draft BOSS Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman)! The scenarios are....... Scenario 1: Myles Jack is the #1 player on your board. He's still available at #5 when David Caldwe...
Mar 29, 2016•48 min
Cordarrelle Patterson is the best kick returner in the NFL. We expected more after trading up to 29 to draft the uber raw product out of Tennessee in 2013, but here we are. All that and other "Damn, Competition Committee" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast. An Andy Carlson Joint Follow us on Twitter: @PurpleForTheWin - http://twitter.com/purpleforthewinVisit the Website: http://purpleftw.comProducer Credit: Daniel Paluch @DanielPaluch - http://twitter.com/DanielPaluch Subscribe ...
Mar 25, 2016•47 min
The 'Safety Opposite of Harrison' has been a much talked about position of need for the Minnesota Vikings since Smith came on board in 2012. We still haven't found a suitable Robin for Harry the Hitman's Dark Knight. Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of eDraft and Cold Omaha is back again this week to chat about a few safeties in the draft who could be a damn good Dick Grayson.The 'Jamarca Sanford Safeties' Include:• Darian Thompson, Boise State• Miles Killebrew, Southern Utah• Karl Joseph, West Virgin...
Mar 22, 2016•51 min
Wide receiver remains a position of need for the Minnesota Vikings as free agency is fading into the ether. So we look towards the draft with out guide Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of eDraft and Cold Omaha to talk us through 15 intriguing wide out prospects in this year's NFL Draft. • Josh Doctson, TCU• Laquon Treadwell, Ole Miss• Michael Thomas, Ohio State• Corey Coleman, Baylor• Rashard Higgins, Colorado State• Will Fuller, Notre Dame• Braxton Miller, Ohio State • Tyler Boyd, Pitt • Sterling She...
Mar 15, 2016•1 hr 14 min
The first wave of free agency has come and gone. The Minnesota Vikings didn't land the White Whales the fanbase wanted (Kelechi Osemele or George Iloka), but I think we're fine settling for the White Rhino in Alex Boone. We dive into him as well as the other depth free agent signing the Purple made. I also take a look at other potential Vikings still on the market and what the plan should be with our own unrestricted free agents. All that and other "In Rick We Trust" nonsense on this edition of ...
Mar 11, 2016•35 min
Alex Boone, COME ON DOWN!NFL free agency is upon us and Rick Spielman is doing his Rick thing, eschewing the mega deals and finding valuable comprables at a fraction of the price. Rick is indeed the TJ Maxx of the NFL and I love that. Making It Rain (Responsibly) Talking Points Include:• Retaining Our Own Free Agents is Smart• Hello, Alex Boone• Matt Kalil Remains a Viking (Good?)• What the Vikings Offensive Line May Look Like• Good Teams Don't Overspend in Open Free Agency• This Doesn't Change ...
Mar 09, 2016•44 min
Erin Andrews got justice in her peephole stalker case. Now the minor details of collecting through years of stalls and appeals. Speaking of collecting, a number of NFL players are starting to collect in free agency (looking at you, Malik Jackson and Kelechi Osemele). Basically a delicious hodge podge of sports randomness today. Just how Andy likes it. Spicy.All that and more on this edition of The Andy Carlson Show!Today's Five Things Are• Erin Andrews Awarded $55M in Peephole Lawsuit• Maria Sha...
Mar 09, 2016•32 min
Mock Drafts. So hot right now. That's why I teamed up with the smartest draft mind in the South Metro Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) and did one up. Parameters are simple: We alternated picks for the first round of the draft and come on the show to talk about our thought process behind our selections. Luke's reasoning is in-depth and studied, while mine has as much logic behind it as the secretary in your office always winning the March Madness Pool by picking winners based on their mascot. Yeah... ...
Mar 08, 2016•1 hr 17 min
The NFL Draft is less than two months away! And with the Underwear Olympics done and only Pro Days left, it's starting to get down to crunch time in the draft process. Fortunately we have our #Elite tour guide Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) of eDraft and Cold Omaha back up in the house to discuss all things draft and combine. Also hit up Luke's first 7-Round Minnesota Vikings Mock Draft up NOW on coldomaha.com! All that and other "Doctson All Up In That Business" nonsense on this edition of the Purp...
Mar 03, 2016•57 min
(Cross-Posted Content with The Andy Carlson Show) ALL Vikings talk on this special cross-over episode of the Purple FTW! Podcast and my new project The Andy Carlson Show. Love talking about all sports and all topics on the new show, but we all know that the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings is my wheelhouse (or at least mediocre wheelhouse).We talked about upcoming Vikings free agency, what the heck to do with Mike Wallace, and pontificate about my two draft crushes and how Trader Rick can come up with...
Mar 01, 2016•38 min
The Minnesota Fightin' Vikings look to reload and take another step forward in the 2016 season. To do so, Rick Spielman will have to work his magic once again and supplement the already young and talented roster with players who will help push Mike Zimmer and his crew over the hump. Grab a coffee and come on in. Let's talk some Vikings!The 11 Talkers Include• NFL Combine Under Way• Ricky Spielman Spoke at the Combine• Rick Spielman Sat Down with Beat Writers Last Week• Spielman Says Height Not D...
Feb 25, 2016•48 min
The NFL Combine kicks off this Friday in Indianapolis. All of the NFL GMs, scouts, executives, coaches, etc are descending on Lucas Oil Stadium (but really St. Elmo's) to scope out the next crop of NFL talent as the young men compete in events tangentially related to the game of American Football, all while wearing their skivvies. Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) is back in the house to tell us about what matters at the Combine, what doesn't and what Vikings fans should look for this weekend. Also I t...
Feb 23, 2016•45 min
Jared Allen hung em up after 12 NFL seasons including 6 with the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings. He's one of my all-time favorite Vikings and I eulogize his career during the intro of the show. We then have a chat with Brandon Kraniger (@skolszn) about his All-22 work on the Vikes and what he saw this season. All that and other "Culinary Academy" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast. An Andy Carlson Joint Follow us on Twitter: @PurpleForTheWin - http://twitter.com/purpleforthewinVisit...
Feb 19, 2016•1 hr 9 min
(Excerpt from Episode 252) Jared Allen was one of my favorite all-time Vikings. Fun on the field, fun off the field and a solid example to NFL players -- and all of us really -- how you can get your life in order and do good in the world. All while being yourself. Culinary Academy. An Andy Carlson JointFollow us on Twitter: @PurpleForTheWin - http://twitter.com/purpleforthewinVisit the Website: http://purpleftw.comProducer Credit: Daniel Paluch @DanielPaluch - http://twitter.com/DanielPaluch Sub...
Feb 18, 2016•13 min
DRAFT SEASON IS UPON US! Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) joins us to chat about five draft studs at positions of need for the Minnesota Fightin' Vikings and how we might be able to get out mitts on em.The Five Dream Prospects Are:• Myles Jack - LB - UCLA• Laquon Treadwell - WR - Ole Miss• Ronnie Stanley - LT - Notre Dame• Jalen Ramsey - CB/S - Florida State• Su'a Cravens - LB - USCAll that and other "Would Spielman actually trade up?" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.Hit up all of ...
Feb 16, 2016•59 min
Hey Purple FTW! Fans. I've got a new project called (narcissistically enough) The Andy Carlson Show. It's a 5-day a week podcast where I talk about Sports... And other stuff. So if you enjoy my mediocrity here, enjoy my mediocrity there by checking out the site and subscribing on iTunes. --- Valentine's Day came and went and ironically the sports news was hot and heavy over the weekend too. I recap the goings on in Five Things as well as give the low-down on what The Wife and I did over the week...
Feb 15, 2016•33 min
Winning free agency is NOT the key to success (i.e. Washington in the 2000s, Tampa Bay two years ago), but it's still a lot of fun to see your favorite team pick up pieces that could help them next season. I take a dip into the free agent pool and come up with 5 names Vikings fans should keep and eye on as March 9th approaches. All of the guys I picked are for positions of need and will not necessarily break the bank or be household names, but will help this team (ala Linval Joseph and Captain M...
Feb 11, 2016•36 min
The Super Bowl is in the books, but the NFL train keeps rolling on into draft season. We welcome Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) back to the pack to chat about what the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers should be looking for in April's annual culling of collegiate talent. I'm gonna guess the Panthers could use some offensive line help.........All that and other "Broncos Upgrading at Quarterback" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.Hit up all of Luke's stuff at eDraft and Cold Omaha...
Feb 09, 2016•32 min
As listeners of Purple FTW! know, Andy is pretty lazy. Therefore I've passed the buck along and we have a new producer in the fold by the name of Daniel Paluch (@DanielPaluch). During the show we talk about what the hell a podcast producer does (I still have no idea), suss out how he did prepping for his first show, fill you guys in about the first time I met Daniel in Mankato (#BackSweat) and even talk a little Minnesota Fightin' Vikings. All that and other "Get My Coffee" nonsense on this edit...
Feb 04, 2016•44 min
Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) is back in Minnesota after his Senior Bowl adventure. We recap who made some cheddar over the weekend and who still has work to do. Also we jump into what's next in the draft process. Pro Days, the Combine, and grinding all. Of. The. Tape.All that and other "Late Riser" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.An Andy Carlson JointFollow us on Twitter: @PurpleForTheWin - http://twitter.com/purpleforthewinVisit the Website: http://purpleftw.comSubscribe to Po...
Feb 02, 2016•46 min
With the Senior Bowl off and running, we had our intrepid reporter/draft guru/all-around baws Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) call and and give us a live update from Mobile. We chatted about the goings on during weigh-ins and practices, which draftees are earning some money down there this week (and who is losing some), and an interesting story about Vikings defensive backs coach Jerry Gray.All that and other "Braxton. Effin. Miller" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.An Andy Carlson...
Jan 28, 2016•1 hr 22 min
We're in offseason mode, but my ego can't take not talking for a few days.... That's why we put together a short Blitz Edition of the podcast to go over some latest Minnesota Fightin' Vikings news and notes. We dig into Pat Shurmur interviewing with the team and what that could mean for Scott Turner, the Vikings making a change in strength and conditioning, Everson Griffen finally makes a damn Pro Bowl, and we look ahead at the 2016 schedule!All that and other "Evan Marcus is a scary looking mof...
Jan 22, 2016•23 min
The first step in the offseason process is the Reese's Senior Bowl down in Mobile, AL. Luke Inman (@Luke_Spinman) is heading down there for another year of coverage, so why not have him preview all that goes on during the week of the premiere offseason bowl game.We dive into the week from a media coverage perspective, how players can hurt/help their stock, why practices are WAY more important than the game, how interviews can be even more important than anything on the field, and we also highlig...
Jan 19, 2016•1 hr 3 min
Didn't Tony Sparano hear that Dan Campbell was the new Minnesota Fightin' Vikings offensive line coach?......As we dive into the offseason for the Purple, Arif Hasan (@ArifHasanNFL) joins us for his last weekly spot of the season. We chat about what the hell happened with The Shank at the Bank, what the Vikings' priorities should be in free agency and the draft, and why this young team could/should/will contend for the Lombardi in 2016.All that and other "RETURN OF THE JIMMY GAROPPOLO DROP" nons...
Jan 15, 2016•1 hr 1 min
Making a Murderer. SO HOT RIGHT NOW.To help drown our Minnesota Vikings sorrows, true crime enthusiast Stacey B (@Beets79) and I dive into the Netflix docu-series phenomena and talk through our thoughts on the case, the evidence, the conspiracy (?), and everything else surrounding the Steven Avery-Brenden Dassey convictions for the murder of Teresa Halbach.All that and other "Manitowoc County's full of Packers fans" nonsense on this edition of the Purple FTW! Podcast.An Andy Carlson JointFollow ...
Jan 14, 2016•1 hr 7 min
